title: Guidewire-controlled advancement of the Amplatz thrombectomy device.
abstract: The Amplatz Thrombectomy Device (ATD) is a percutaneous rotational catheter proven to homogenize thrombus. The catheter design allows neither application over a coaxial running guidewire nor the use of the device as a monorail system. We report a technical modification that provides guided advancement of the catheter over a wire in order to prevent failure of application and to facilitate the interventional procedure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University Hospital, Arnold-Keller-Strasse 9, D-24105 Kiel, Germany.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Müller-Hülsbeck
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Schwarzenberg
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Heller
mesh_terms: D015901:Angiography, Digital Subtraction; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D007511:Ischemia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D017131:Thrombectomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*